What is your position in the coffee industry?

barista, manager, coffee shop owner, barista trainer, coffee enthusiast, entrepreneur

Where are you located? ( City and Country )

Clackamas, USA

How many years have you been in the industry?

2

If you are a barista or shop, are you interested in a barista exchange with another coffee shop/barista?

yes

Tell us more about your coffee shop or barista skills.

I have a strong corporate background. I have been responsible for $60M dollar budgets, negotiated and executed multimillion dollar contracts and have managed multi year projects and various teams. I bring these skills to my role as owner/operator/barista of our little coffee house in Clackamas OR. I am really just learning about coffee. I've been full time at my shop since December 2011, so almost a year. I can make a delicious cup and most of the time, I can make a nice heart. I still struggle with the intuition of setting your grind; it takes me longer than it should. I am still learning about industry accepted issues like some pastry waste is inevitable and is an accepted part of marketing costs. I have so much to learn and really, know so little. BUT, I am excited to learn more!!!

What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?

Any!

About Me:

check out www.coffeesoncafe.com for a short bio, history of how I got into coffee.

I am married mother of three, a daughter, a son and a teenage step daughter. I am a business woman and a friend.

About My Company:

again, check out www.coffeesoncafe.com. The shop has been there since 1994 and I've owned it since 2011.

What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?

I'm not sure... the sense of community that a local coffee house can bring to their area.

Website:

http://www.coffeesoncafe.com